Perez Hilton Hospitalized for Surgery Following Severe Blood Loss

WHO:

Yahoo - Hilton's family stated that his communication has been limited to immediate family members, medical providers, and others directly involved in his care.

Forbes - Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, co-CEOs of Golden Artists Entertainment, stated they have "not been able to make direct contact" with Hilton despite ongoing efforts.

Yahoo - Jared Padalecki deleted his post wishing Hilton well after receiving backlash.

Forbes - Hilton's family stated that his children, niece, and sister were home “just minutes before” he harmed himself on a TikTok livestream.

Yahoo - Jared Padalecki expressed regret for his earlier support of Hilton, stating, "I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past."

Newsweek - Jared Padalecki expressed support for Perez Hilton on X, stating, "I hope you are trying as best as you can to be kind to yourself right now."

Forbes - Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is a celebrity gossip blogger.

Forbes - Hilton's family includes his children, niece, and sister.

Newsweek - Hilton remains hospitalized in a serious but stable condition.

WHAT:

Yahoo - Hilton remains hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act, which allows for an involuntary mental health evaluation under certain circumstances.

Yahoo - Hilton's family confirmed that he is facing a lengthy recovery after sustaining injuries that will require surgery.

Newsweek - Hilton's family confirmed he is "receiving medical care" and emphasized the need for privacy to care for everyone affected by the situation.

Newsweek - Hilton's family stated that his treatment and recovery will be a long process.

Forbes - Hilton's family emphasized that their “highest priority” is helping his children “begin to heal from what they experienced.”

Newsweek - Hilton's family confirmed he is "able to communicate, which has given our family hope."

Newsweek - Hilton's family stated that he "experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days."

Forbes - Hilton's family noted that he was able to spend time with his mother and sister recently.

Forbes - Hilton is in “serious but stable” condition after experiencing “significant blood loss” and “additional injuries” that require surgery.

Forbes - Hilton was hospitalized after an apparent mental health episode during a TikTok livestream.

Forbes - Hilton's family stated that his recovery would be a “long process.”

Newsweek - Hilton suffered injuries that necessitated surgery.

WHERE:

Forbes - Hilton was taken to a hospital in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Forbes - The incident occurred at Hilton's home in the Westchester neighborhood of Miami-Dade County.

WHEN:

Forbes - Hilton was hospitalized late Tuesday, as confirmed by the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office.

Forbes - The incident on the TikTok livestream occurred last week.

WHY:

Yahoo - Hilton's family emphasized the need for privacy, particularly for his children, and requested that media outlets and photographers stop gathering outside their home.

Forbes - Hilton's family emphasized the need for privacy to care for everyone affected by the situation.

Forbes - Hilton's family indicated he was experiencing a severe mental health crisis, which led to self-harm.

HOW:

Yahoo - Authorities confirmed that deputies responded to a mental health-related call at Hilton's residence after multiple viewers contacted emergency services during the TikTok livestream.

Forbes - A TikTok spokesperson confirmed that Hilton's account has been banned following the incident.

Forbes - A TikTok spokesperson stated that Hilton's account has been banned following the incident.

Forbes - A TikTok spokesperson confirmed that Hilton's livestream was flagged within minutes, denying reports that it lasted for 30 minutes, stating it was about half that time.

Forbes - The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office responded to the situation after receiving police calls from multiple fans during the livestream.

Forbes - Authorities confirmed Hilton was alone inside his home before de-escalating the situation.

Forbes - A TikTok spokesperson stated that a moderator error caused a delay in the removal of Hilton’s livestream, which was flagged within minutes.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 16:15 UTC)

Hilton remains hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act, which allows for an involuntary mental health evaluation, and his family has stated that his communication is limited to immediate family members and medical providers. They confirmed that he is facing a lengthy recovery after sustaining injuries that will require surgery, while also emphasizing the need for privacy, especially for his children, and requesting that media outlets refrain from gathering outside their home. Authorities reported that deputies responded to a mental health-related call at Hilton's residence after multiple viewers contacted emergency services during a TikTok livestream.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 10:19 UTC)

Hilton's family has confirmed that he is currently receiving medical care and emphasized the importance of privacy during this challenging time, noting that his treatment and recovery will be a long process. Meanwhile, co-CEOs of Golden Artists Entertainment, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, have stated they have been unable to make direct contact with Hilton despite their ongoing efforts. In related news, a TikTok spokesperson has confirmed that Hilton's account has been banned following the incident, and Jared Padalecki deleted his post wishing Hilton well after facing backlash.

(UPDATED August 10, 2026 01:20 UTC)

Hilton's family revealed that his children, niece, and sister were home just minutes before he harmed himself during a TikTok livestream, emphasizing that their highest priority is helping his children begin to heal from the traumatic experience. Jared Padalecki expressed regret for his earlier support of Hilton, stating he had absolutely no idea about his past, while Hilton's family confirmed he is able to communicate, which has given them hope. In response to the incident, a TikTok spokesperson announced that Hilton's account has been banned.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 23:03 UTC)

Jared Padalecki has shown his support for Perez Hilton on X, encouraging him to be kind to himself during this challenging time. Hilton's family has reported that he experienced significant blood loss and will need surgery in the coming days, while also noting that he recently spent time with his mother and sister. A spokesperson from TikTok confirmed that Hilton's livestream was flagged within minutes, clarifying that it lasted about 15 minutes, contrary to claims that it went on for 30 minutes.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 22:04 UTC)

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, remains hospitalized in a serious but stable condition after experiencing significant blood loss and additional injuries that require surgery. The incident occurred during a TikTok livestream last week, where Hilton was reportedly in the midst of a severe mental health crisis, leading to self-harm, and his family has indicated that his recovery will be a long process. Authorities responded to multiple police calls from fans during the livestream, and a TikTok spokesperson noted that a moderator error delayed the removal of the stream, which was flagged shortly after it began.